To coincide with the fiftieth birthday of Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, the West Stand on the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium was renamed the Sachin Tendulkar Stand in a particular ceremony in Sharjah on Monday.
It not solely coincides with the birthday of the well-known Indian cricketer however it additionally marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the well-known back-to-back centuries he scored towards Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium. The 143, Sachin scored on April 22 and the 134 he received two days later within the remaining of the Coca-Cola Cup, a triangular sequence between India, Australia, and New Zealand has been recorded within the books as a veritable Desert Storm.
“I wish I was there but unfortunately, I had prior commitments. Playing in Sharjah has always been a magnificent experience. From the electrifying atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has been a special venue for Indian cricket fans and lovers of the game from around the globe. It has given us so many special moments. A big thank you to Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of the Desert Storm match and my 50th birthday. Feels like the greatest 6 of them all,” Tendulkar stated on the honour bestowed on him.
The Little Master scored 49 a whole lot in ODIs performed throughout 34 stadiums however his seven on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, together with the dual a whole lot in April 1998, stand out and are lauded and celebrated by his followers around the globe to this present day.
“This is our small way of expressing our gratitude to Sachin for doing so much for the game of cricket. Indeed, that was an incredible innings, and it was repeated in the finals. Right through the years of the now legendary CBFS initiative we have striven here at Sharjah to acknowledge the services of many great players even after their retirement. We believe that as administrators it is our duty to pay tribute to those who have raised the bar and dedicated their lives to the cause of cricket, and we will continue to do so,” Khalaf Bukhatir, CEO of the Sharjah Stadium, stated.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium nonetheless holds the Guinness file for many ODIs (244) performed and a few of the most memorable moments in cricketing historical past have been performed on this hallowed floor.
It not solely coincides with the birthday of the well-known Indian cricketer however it additionally marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the well-known back-to-back centuries he scored towards Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium. The 143, Sachin scored on April 22 and the 134 he received two days later within the remaining of the Coca-Cola Cup, a triangular sequence between India, Australia, and New Zealand has been recorded within the books as a veritable Desert Storm.
“I wish I was there but unfortunately, I had prior commitments. Playing in Sharjah has always been a magnificent experience. From the electrifying atmosphere to the love, affection and support, Sharjah has been a special venue for Indian cricket fans and lovers of the game from around the globe. It has given us so many special moments. A big thank you to Bukhatir and his team for this kind gesture on the 25th anniversary of the Desert Storm match and my 50th birthday. Feels like the greatest 6 of them all,” Tendulkar stated on the honour bestowed on him.
The Little Master scored 49 a whole lot in ODIs performed throughout 34 stadiums however his seven on the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, together with the dual a whole lot in April 1998, stand out and are lauded and celebrated by his followers around the globe to this present day.
“This is our small way of expressing our gratitude to Sachin for doing so much for the game of cricket. Indeed, that was an incredible innings, and it was repeated in the finals. Right through the years of the now legendary CBFS initiative we have striven here at Sharjah to acknowledge the services of many great players even after their retirement. We believe that as administrators it is our duty to pay tribute to those who have raised the bar and dedicated their lives to the cause of cricket, and we will continue to do so,” Khalaf Bukhatir, CEO of the Sharjah Stadium, stated.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium nonetheless holds the Guinness file for many ODIs (244) performed and a few of the most memorable moments in cricketing historical past have been performed on this hallowed floor.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com